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Midtown buckling beams force evacuations as crews shore up 37-story high-rise
local3 days ago

Midtown buckling beams force evacuations as crews shore up 37-story high-rise

Two structural beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story, under-construction building at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan buckled, triggering mass evacuations, street closures and a large emergency response. City crews began installing temporary shoring while inspectors assess stability; a frozen zone from 40th to 45th Streets is in effect, and some residents may be allowed to return as conditions permit. The Pfizer HQ conversion project has a history of violations, but officials say the entire building is not at immediate risk of collapse, and ongoing stabilization efforts will continue with city agencies monitoring the situation.

via NBC New York|
#buckling-beams#evacuations#high-rise-construction
Midtown Security Ring Around MSG for Trump's Knicks Night
politics1 month ago

Midtown Security Ring Around MSG for Trump's Knicks Night

The NYPD is closing a 10-block security perimeter around Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan ahead of a Knicks game that President Trump will attend, restricting access to ticket holders, Penn Station travelers, workers, or others with credentials. Entry points will be at West 32nd and 33rd Streets (Sixth Ave) and the northeast corners of West 29th (Seventh Ave), West 30th (Eighth Ave), and West 34th (Eighth Ave), starting at 4 p.m. No backpacks, bags, or alcohol are allowed inside; Penn Station travelers with bags may be exempt. Fans exiting will be directed away from the perimeter; taxis and rideshares should pick up outside the zone. Transit is encouraged; there will be no official MSG watch party, though Bryant Park will host a separate watch party. Knicks are two wins from the NBA championship.

via Gothamist|
#knicks-finals#madison-square-garden#midtown-manhattan
Manhattan Goes Bus-Only on World Cup Days to Ease Stadium Traffic
local1 month ago

Manhattan Goes Bus-Only on World Cup Days to Ease Stadium Traffic

New York City plans to convert 42nd Street into a bus-only corridor and ban cars around Penn Station on World Cup match days to prevent congestion as up to 1.2 million visitors visit the area. Ticketholders will be steered to mass transit via $98 NJ Transit round-trips from Penn Station or $20 shuttle buses from Grand Central, Columbus Circle, and Port Authority. The plan also designates bus-only lanes on parts of 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue, creates queues outside Penn Station up to four hours before matches, and restricts large deliveries in Midtown during game times; exemptions apply for smaller vehicles and emergency services. A gridlock alert day will be issued to encourage walking or transit.

via Gothamist|
#bus-only-lanes#local#midtown-manhattan
Autopsy Confirms Midtown Manhole Death Was Accidental, Linked to Dislodged Cover
local1 month ago

Autopsy Confirms Midtown Manhole Death Was Accidental, Linked to Dislodged Cover

An autopsy determined 56-year-old Donike Gocaj died after stepping into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The cause of death was scald burns with inhalation thermal injury and blunt-force trauma to the torso, ruled an accident. Investigators say Con Edison reviewed video showing a multi-axle truck dislodged the manhole cover after turning onto 52nd Street from Fifth Avenue, about 12 minutes before Gocaj parked nearby and fell roughly 10 feet; steam from the incident triggered cardiac arrest, and she was pronounced dead at NY Presbyterian Hospital. Officials say the case will be closely reviewed and safety measures will be examined to prevent a similar tragedy.

via ABC7 New York|
#accident#autopsy#conedison
Demolition Nears Completion for 1,100-Foot Midtown Supertall
real-estate6 months ago

Demolition Nears Completion for 1,100-Foot Midtown Supertall

The 1,100-foot supertall skyscraper at 37–47 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan is nearing completion of demolition, with construction expected to begin soon. The building, designed by OMA and developed by Sedesco, will feature condominiums, a hotel, and a restaurant, and includes improvements to the nearby 57th Street subway station as part of a zoning agreement.

via New York YIMBY|
#billionaires-row#construction#demolition
NYC NFL Headquarters Shooter Had CTE, Medical Examiner Finds
crime9 months ago

NYC NFL Headquarters Shooter Had CTE, Medical Examiner Finds

Shane Tamura, the gunman in the Midtown Manhattan shooting that killed four people, was found to have low-stage Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, which may have influenced his behavior. The investigation highlights the potential impact of brain trauma on mental health and violence, raising awareness about CTE's effects and the importance of preventing head injuries.

via CBS News|
#brain-analysis#crime#cte
NYC Shooting Incidents Highlight Urgent Need for Gun Reform
world11 months ago

NYC Shooting Incidents Highlight Urgent Need for Gun Reform

NYC Mayor Eric Adams provided details on a deadly Midtown shooting, describing it as a targeted act involving a shooter who drove from Nevada, leaving a note referencing CTE. The incident resulted in four deaths and one injury, prompting calls for stricter gun control and highlighting the importance of security measures. Investigations are ongoing into the shooter's motives and weapon sources.

via ABC News|
#gun-reform#mass-shooting#mayor-eric-adams